Cabinet Help Needed

4 years ago

The wood cabinets (Sapele- not the modern look) I want can't be sourced for a reasonable price. I live on a ranch and want wood cabinets. Due to the dust and dirt, I deal with on a daily basis painted cabinets wouldn't work well. I have already purchased the granite slabs (Cosmos pictured) I also have my backsplash chosen. Bronze toned glass. I need cabinets and LVP flooring. The rendering shown has changed. The range will no longer be in the peninsula. It will be directly behind and to the left of the sink with the microwave above it. There will also be 'bar' seating at the peninsula. All suggestions are appreciated.

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tlynn1960

4 years ago

Not a pro, but that cream raised panel cabinet is quite traditional in style (and perhaps a bit ornate for your 'star of the kitchen' counters) if there are mostly traditional features in your home vs a plainer Shaker front which is popular in many styles of homes.

I would not choose the glaze application on top of paint-always looks dirty and isn't a feature that's chosen nowadays. Do choose your flooring before ordering your cabinets so that all the big elements (floors, cabinets, counters) work harmoniously together.

I can't tell the size of the glass backsplash tile in your photo or if it's just a sample for color selection (it looks like it blends well with the counter), but make sure it's not those thin mosaic size tiles, but look for a larger glass tile in a 4"x8" or similar size and carefully choose a matching grout to the tile to minimize contrast in the backsplash (again, the counters are your showy element). Do select some undercabinet lighting to reflect off the glass backsplash to lighten things up a bit.

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alisonfehlman
4 years ago
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4 years ago
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alisonfehlman
4 years ago
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4 years ago
Way too dark without adding a bunch of extra lighting.
vinmarks
4 years ago
I would go with something simple like natural maple. Let your counters be the star. I think the sapele is beautiful but too busy with everything else you have going on.
alisonfehlman
4 years ago
@vinmarks can you show me an example? i agree with Saplele being to busy
vinmarks
4 years ago
Here's my kitchen with natural maple cabinets. I live in a log cabin so there is lots of knotty pine around so wanted something that wasn't really busy. The cabinets don't show a lot of dust or dirt.
alisonfehlman
4 years ago
@vinmarks wow I love your kitchen!!!!
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
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I hate to tell you but it does not matter if the cabinets are wood or painted they will get dirty and farmhouses have had painted cabinets forever .As for the wood i agree a simple maple is a nice choice with the counter but IMO you never choose backsplash until the cabinets and counter and all lighting is in place and with that counter you need major lighting all LED 4000k and what are you planning for the floor since that should have been one of the first choices .I am glad you love Vins kitchen for me way too much wood and a nice pale green painted cabinet would have been a nice choice IMO.
alisonfehlman
4 years ago
A friend convinced me to check out painted and now i am looking at this option
alisonfehlman
4 years ago
@Patricia Colwell Consulting i dont know why some people on here get so dramatic about dark granite. ive had this before in another house. in addition choosing the floor first is ridiculous. but thank you for your ”opinions” even thpugh it came without guideance.
alisonfehlman
4 years ago
@tlynn1960 my friend has the same granite. i will have my flooring chosen. that why i am choosing it last. since they coulsnt aource my firat choice it all changes. (though the backsplash is even better looking with these cab.